Controlling the Butterflies
Health & Fitness February 13, 2012 0
Follow these tips to help better manage your nerves prior and during competitions Get Mental : Erika Carlson Everyone gets nervous, it’s a pretty normal part of the competitive experience “” the jitters, “butterflies,” racing thoughts and increased muscle tension and heart rate. However, some athletes get... Read more
Surviving Summer
Health & Fitness February 13, 2012 0
Teaching and practicing basic safety habits is a must for families “” especially active ones. Summer Safety : Hunter Greene, M.D. Accidental injury is the number one cause of death for American children, taking more lives than disease and violence combined. By taking some simple precautions, 90... Read more
More Myth Busting
Health & Fitness February 13, 2012 0
Three more mental training myths you shouldn’t buy into GET MENTAL : Erika Carlson Times have changed. Coaches, parents and athletes better understand the need for mental training more than ever before. The field of sport psychology has worked diligently to overcome many of the myths and... Read more
Build A Base
Health & Fitness February 13, 2012 0
There are steps to good strength training, don’t skip any POWERED BY TRUCKS : Anthony Trucks Most athletes, at least the ones I train, primarily are looking to develop as much power as possible. Whether its lower body power for sprinting or upper body power for... Read more
Getting to “˜Go Time’
Health & Fitness February 13, 2012 0
Customized training via Heart Rate Variability gives athletes a great chance at peaking on game day. TRAINING TIME : Tim Rudd In my last column I discussed the history of Heart Rate Variability and how it can be used to customize the training process, helping athletes reach... Read more
Santa Clara Aquamaids Win for USA at 2014 Mediterranean Cup!
Club Sports February 13, 2012 0
Alexandroupolis, Greece (September 7, 2014) “” Ten Santa Clara Aquamaids swimmers ages 13″“15 competed at the 2014 Mediterranean Cup in Alexandroupolis, Greece, from September 4 ““ 7. This is the highest level international competition for this age group, and more than 200 athletes from twenty-six countries including many top... Read more
Swing Science
Health & Fitness February 13, 2012 0
Golf therapy is a real thing, and it won’t just lower your score. Golf Fitness : Dean Javier In all sports or physical activities that require the body to be able to reliably and efficiently reproduce the desired movement repeatedly, there is a basic principle in the... Read more
Race Ready
Health & Fitness February 13, 2012 0
Is this the summer you try to take on a triathlon? TriSTEPS : Liz Elliott Your first triathlon is all about having a good experience. You’ve put in all the training, you are ready physically, now enjoy your special day. You should not expect to do everything... Read more
I Knee’d to Know! Community Health Fair
Health & Fitness February 13, 2012 0
Bring the entire family out for a fun-filled day on Saturday, September 27th from 10am to 1pm at Burrell Fields, San Leandro. Keep your Soccer, Basketball, Football, and Snow skiers athletes healthy and in the game this season. This free community health fair offers an opportunity to: “¢... Read more
Djokovic set for title victory after Murray defeat
Club Sports February 13, 2012 0
Novak Djokovic was the name on everybody’s lips recently as he took down former Wimbledon champion Andy Murray in the US Open quarter final. This year’s Wimbledon champion managed to sail through to the semi finals with a final score of 7-6 (7-1), 6-7(1-7), 6-2, 6-4, sending... Read more
I Knee’d to Know! FREE Community Health Fair
Health & Fitness February 13, 2012 0
Hey guys, did you know athletes with the higest risk of ACL injury are Soccer, Basketball, Football players and skiers. Truth. But UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital and Kasier Permanente are giving you a chance to talk to sports medicine pro’s and elite players to learn how to improve your... Read more
